27710 Walsh Crossing Drive
Katy, TX 77494 USA
866.257.1074
info@PTcourses.com
Course Description:
The worldwide population is aging, and diagnosed cases of dementia are on the rise. Appropriate
dementia care often includes a focus not only on the patient, but also on the family. This course,
based on four recent peer-reviewed open-access articles, provides PT and OT professionals with
current information on topics focused on this vital aspect of care. The first article examines
differing approaches to understanding personhood and discusses ways of approaching care for
the person with dementia that may limit the extent of disability in the face of cognitive decline.
The second and third articles are systematic reviews that examine shared decision-making in
dementia care and family relationships of patients with dementia. The final article is a qualitative
study that examines how long-term comorbidity self-management is experienced and negotiated
by people with dementia and their caregivers. This course will help any PT or OT professional
who treats older adults with dementia to be a more knowledgeable, compassionate, and
thoughtful member of the healthcare team, and thus improve the patient experience.
Course Dates To Be Offered:
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023